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Gulf Insider
11-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Family Compensated for Injuries, Trauma in Reckless Driving Case
The High Civil Court has ordered nearly BD10,000 in compensation to be paid to a family after a reckless driving incident left a father with permanent injuries and caused emotional distress to his two minor sons. It held the driver and his insurer jointly responsible for the crash, which left the man with a 15 per cent permanent disability and caused psychological harm to the children. The decision was upheld by the High Civil Appeals Court and followed the driver's conviction in criminal court. Crash The father had been driving with his sons when the crash happened. He suffered a torn ligament in his left knee, a broken tooth, and abrasions to his face and limbs. Surgery was required, and he continues to suffer pain and limited movement in the knee. Scar Zahraa Neama, who acted for the plaintiff, said her client had also been left with a five-centimetre scar on his left knee, scarring on his right forearm, and difficulty straightening his leg. Medical records supported these injuries. Based on assessments by medical examiners, the court accepted that the injuries had left lasting damage. It ordered BD5,000 to cover physical harm, BD1,000 for distress and fear, and BD1,454.72 in medical costs. Fees A further BD24 was awarded for filing fees and other charges. The total payout reached BD7,478.72. The court also acknowledged the emotional toll on the children, bringing the full compensation close to BD10,000.
Daily Tribune
11-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Family compensated for injuries, trauma in reckless driving case
The High Civil Court has ordered nearly BD10,000 in compensation to be paid to a family after a reckless driving incident left a father with permanent injuries and caused emotional distress to his two minor sons. It held the driver and his insurer jointly responsible for the crash, which left the man with a 15 per cent permanent disability and caused psychological harm to the children. The decision was upheld by the High Civil Appeals Court and followed the driver's conviction in criminal court. Crash The father had been driving with his sons when the crash happened. He suffered a torn ligament in his left knee, a broken tooth, and abrasions to his face and limbs. Surgery was required, and he continues to suffer pain and limited movement in the knee. Scar Zahraa Neama, who acted for the plaintiff, said her client had also been left with a five-centimetre scar on his left knee, scarring on his right forearm, and difficulty straightening his leg. Medical records supported these injuries. Based on assessments by medical examiners, the court accepted that the injuries had left lasting damage. It ordered BD5,000 to cover physical harm, BD1,000 for distress and fear, and BD1,454.72 in medical costs. Fees A further BD24 was awarded for filing fees and other charges. The total payout reached BD7,478.72.
